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Development of a Prediction Model for the Management of Noncommunicable Diseases Among Older Syrian Refugees Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon

October 13, 2022 Lebanon, Syria

Journal of the American Medical Association This article investigates the predictors and barriers to managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) for older Syrian refugees in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic. It lists predictors including age, no cash assistance, household water and food insecurity, and having multiple chronic diseases. Journal Article

Covidly Humorous Memes: Coping Mechanisms and Power Dynamics of Humour during the Pandemic in Morocco

October 11, 2022 Morocco

European Journal of Humour Research This article analyzes memes posted on Moroccan Facebook pages during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and shows that the use of humor by Moroccans is not only motivated by achieving mirth but also vehicles critical views about issues of common concern debated in the digital public sphere. Journal…

Soccer-Related Injuries Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia: An Epidemiological Study

October 7, 2022 Saudi Arabia

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness This article aims to determine the number and nature of soccer injuries per thousand hours of exposure pre and post the COVID-19 lockdown in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

Using Absorbable Sutures for Traumatic Wound Closure to Avoid Additional Hospital Visits for Suture Removal During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial

October 6, 2022 Kuwait

Cureus This article studied the usage of absorbable sutures for wound closure treatments in Kuwait during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid requiring patients to come to hospitals frequently for wound dressings during the pandemic and the lockdown measures. Journal Article

Logistic Regression Analysis for Studying the Impact of Home Quarantine on Psychological Health during COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

October 1, 2022 Saudi Arabia

Alexandria Engineering Journal This article uses multiple logistic regression model (MLR) to identify the impact of home quarantine on psychological stability of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

The Impact of COVID-19 on Migrants’ Remittances in the Mediterranean– Evidence from Libya and Tunisia

October 1, 2022 Libya, MENA REGION, Tunisia

European Institute of the Mediterranean This article highlights the wide range of consequences of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic as related to remittance outflows from Libya and Tunisia and finds that variables such as length of stay, reason for migrating and region of origin all influenced the likelihood of continued remittance-sending during the pandemic,…

Assessment and Evaluation of Psychological Status of Undergraduate College Students during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in the United Arab Emirates

September 30, 2022 United Arab Emirates

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health This article aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological status of undergraduate university students in the UAE regarding depression, anxiety, and stress. Journal Article

The Effect of Lockdowns and Distant Learning on the Health-Related Behaviours of School Students in the United Arab Emirates

September 27, 2022 United Arab Emirates

BMC Primary Care This article aims to assess the effects of the lockdown and remote learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the health-related behaviors of school students in the UAE. Journal Article

Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Families and Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: A National Perspective

September 27, 2022 Saudi Arabia

Frontiers in Public Health This article explores the challenges, anxiety levels, and concerns of children with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

The Impact of COVID-19 on Pharmacy Education in Saudi Arabia

September 26, 2022 Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Health Sciences Research This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmacy teaching in Saudi Arabia. The authors reflect on their experience during the pandemic at King Saud University and discuss specific elements of the pharmacy school curriculum, including classroom instruction, laboratory work, and experiential learning. Journal Article

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